- Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset while supporting regional groups like Hizbullah and initiating war.
- Strait closure threatens global energy supplies following attacks on shipping in the Middle East.
- Houthis conducted attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on July 8, 2026, impacting global oil supply.
- Choking of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait due to Houthi actions is disrupting global supply chains, leading to the use of US diesel in Europe.
Houthi Control in Bab el-Mandeb Disrupts Saudi Oil Shipments to Europe
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What happened
Following drone attacks on its East-West pipeline, Saudi Arabia announced a precautionary shutdown of the pipeline, which carries crude oil from eastern oilfields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. This pipeline disruption has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies destined for Europe. At least three European refiners had cargoes scheduled for late September cancelled or postponed until November, according to reports.
Why it matters
The Houthi group's control of strategic areas in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and renewed targeting of shipping in the Red Sea are testing global supply chains. This instability impacts maritime routes linking Asia and Europe, affecting the flow of energy.
Choking of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait due to Houthi actions is disrupting global supply chains, leading to the use of US diesel in Europe.
Who's involved
- HouthisThreatening navigation and controlling strategic areas in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Saudi ArabiaShutting down its East-West pipeline, which carries crude oil for export.
- EuropeFacing delays and cancellations of crude oil cargoes from the region.
- EgyptIts vital shipping routes and Suez Canal revenues are threatened by Houthi actions in the Red Sea.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Egypt
country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
Related events
- Houthis attacked a Saudi oil pipeline, coinciding with major demands and pacts from the EU and BRICS.
- Attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure have disrupted supply to Europe, causing rising oil prices.
- A pipeline attack has disrupted crude oil flow from Saudi Arabia, impacting European supply.
- Houthis launched attacks against Saudi targets, coinciding with high-level diplomatic meetings involving Trump, Bessent, and He Lifeng.
- Proxies struck the Abqaiq oil refinery and targeted Saudi oil infrastructure in the Red Sea, prompting the drawdown of strategic reserves.